Markus Howard deciding in April

[KampusFoods]

Not sure if this is old news, but this particular story was published today. Says he'll be deciding "probably around April."

Nothing else in there that hasn't been shared.

http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2016/01/21/markus-howard-basketball-recruiting-indiana-arizona-state

[MU82]

All right, all right ... I'll change my Scoop handle to MH82!

[WarriorPride68]

Marquette is #211 in offensive efficiency on Kenpom. Could use him starting Saturday.

[GooooMarquette]

Marquette is #211 in offensive efficiency on Kenpom. Could use him starting Saturday.

Any chance he could reclassify from 2017 to tomorrow?

[WarriorPride68]

Any chance he could reclassify from 2017 to tomorrow?

+1000 this

[WarriorPride68]

Markus Howard finished with 5 pts (2-8, 1-5 3P), 0 ast on Saturday in a 77-71 loss to rival Bishop Gorman.

Another precautionary post to not put impossible savior type expectations on him next year, if he chooses MU

[MU82]

Markus Howard finished with 5 pts (2-8, 1-5 3P), 0 ast on Saturday in a 77-71 loss to rival Bishop Gorman.

Another precautionary post to not put impossible savior type expectations on him next year, if he chooses MU

Screw that ...

He will be a stud. And if he isn't, he sucks.

Oh, and Wojo should be fired.

[mu03eng]

Screw that ...

He will be a stud. And if he isn't, he sucks.

Oh, and Wojo should be fired.

HE 2.0?

[wadesworld]

HE 2.0?

More important recruit than Hank.

[mu03eng]

More important recruit than Hank.

How so? Carter and Haanif are still on this team for next year. Did I miss something where Howard is a can't miss, immediate contributor without issue as a true freshman?

[wadesworld]

The guy can shoot the rock while playing the most important position on the floor.  More efficient scorer than Hank.  He would start from day 1.

[mu03eng]

The guy can shoot the rock while playing the most important position on the floor.  More efficient scorer than Hank.  He would start from day 1.

While I'm sure he'll be good/great, I'm not getting caught up in the hyperbole based on the HE results to date.

[HoopsterBC]

While I'm sure he'll be good/great, I'm not getting caught up in the hyperbole based on the HE results to date.

He might be great but it will not be as a freshman point guard, he plays 2 guard on his team right now.  It would be nice if he is as good as Brunson of Villy, both
shooting point guards.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

How so? Carter and Haanif are still on this team for next year. Did I miss something where Howard is a can't miss, immediate contributor without issue as a true freshman?

Howard projects as a four year player. I think that's the biggest difference.

[mu03eng]

Howard projects as a four year player. I think that's the biggest difference.

I'm on board with that, but he's not the savior for next year. If PG play doesn't improve with sophomore Carter and/or Haanif we're right back in the same boat we are now.

[Windyplayer]

Central Arkansas coach is despicable. Pretty clear why his brother got a scholly there.

[WarriorPride68]

Central Arkansas coach is despicable. Pretty clear why his brother got a scholly there.

Hmm...I'm interested now. Any back story?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Hmm...I'm interested now. Any back story?

It's a joke. That's what badger fans say about Wojo and Wally

[WarriorPride68]

It's a joke. That's what badger fans say about Wojo and Wally

I'm an idiot. Should have know it would come back to the Vadgers 

[dgies9156]

All right gang, time for a reality check:

1) Rome wasn't built in a day and we're not a national championship contender this year. Or next year for that matter. Every player is a piece of the puzzle and while both Henry and Markus Howard are important, they're part of the mosaic that builds a championship.

2) Have we not forgotten the lesson of this year -- which I conveniently forgot! As Al once said, "the best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores." Don't think this guy walks on water -- yet.

3) We're getting stronger recruits and we'll be fine.

The hardest thing for me as a 70s Warrior is patience. We want championships... NOW! I'm optimistic as I see Wojo's growth and the recruiting interest in us continues to be pretty strong. It's just time for patience.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm on board with that, but he's not the savior for next year. If PG play doesn't improve with sophomore Carter and/or Haanif we're right back in the same boat we are now.

I don't think he's a savior at pg either. He's not the same type of player as Jalen Brunson, but how Nova uses him and Arci would be a good model for us. I think Traci will make a big leap next season. Carter, Duane, Rowsey, HC, JJJ, and Howard would make a very deadly group of guards. I think we'd see a lot of four guard lineups with a high tempo pace.

[mu03eng]

I don't think he's a savior at pg either. He's not the same type of player as Jalen Brunson, but how Nova uses him and Arci would be a good model for us. I think Traci will make a big leap next season. Carter, Duane, Rowsey, HC, JJJ, and Howard would make a very deadly group of guards. I think we'd see a lot of four guard lineups with a high tempo pace.

Right, again I'm on board, I'm just trying to head off at the pass the idea that one recruit will make or break the team next year.

Either we'll be really good and Howard helps take us to an elite 8 level (think Novak as a freshman from an impact standpoint) or we'll be average and Howard helps us fight for a bid. Or we could be on the negative side of the bubble and Howard shows signs of greatness but can't help us get over our lack of rebounding ability.

This is all assuming there is no defections and only HE leaves next year and all players progress.

[HoopsterBC]

I don't think he's a savior at pg either. He's not the same type of player as Jalen Brunson, but how Nova uses him and Arci would be a good model for us. I think Traci will make a big leap next season. Carter, Duane, Rowsey, HC, JJJ, and Howard would make a very deadly group of guards. I think we'd see a lot of four guard lineups with a high tempo pace.

I disagree Brunson and Howard are shooting guards, both short, both have nice strokes.  Brunson probably has a better handle, since Howard plays 2 guard not sure
about his handle, both pretty smooth, both not like Traci Carter, a turnover to happen.

[Dawson Rental]

All right, all right ... I'll change my Scoop handle to MH82!

Don't queer our chances!

[77ncaachamps]

He's gonna have to be a spark plug since he's barely 6'.